Sounds like an all-male polka needs some direction (8)
I believe the answer is:
guidance
'some direction' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for guidance that I've seen before include "Direction or advice" , "Leadership, direction" , "Counsel; steering" , "Help in choice of action" , "Help, advice or counselling" .)